ECHR strikes 879 Russian complaints, lawyers cite institutional crisis

The European Court of Human Rights has struck 879 Russian complaints from its docket, citing resource constraints and a focus on cases of greatest significance. This unprecedented mass dismissal follows Russia's expulsion from the Council of Europe in March 2022 and its refusal to comply with ECHR rulings. Lawyers interpret the move as a sign of institutional crisis, as the court prioritizes its limited resources amid a backlog of cases.